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Engineering a world of possibilities. 2026 is Your Year to Join Mines Residence Life!
Due to expanded campus housing, we are excited to hire multiple Residence Life Coordinators to meet the growing needs of on-campus student life! This is a 12‑month live‑in, part‑time position that requires flexible scheduling designed to accommodate participation in the on‑call rotation throughout the year and during weekdays, weekends, and holidays, including fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for the student experience within a residential community which consists of 300‑500 students. The RLC supervises (both directly and indirectly) 10‑30 student staff members. The RLC serves on the professional staff team for the Department of Residence Life (“the Department”) and reports to an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Responsibilities include understanding and stewardship of residents, staff, and physical facilities of their assigned area. The RLC must possess excellent decision‑making, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Create a positive residential experience that promotes learning and retention of students through the facilitation of the Resident Learning Model (RLM).
Develop connections with residents through daily informal interactions, scheduled meetings, and attending events and programs.
Oversee assigned residence hall or apartment community programming initiatives including, but not limited to respect, inclusion, community, learning, and responsibility.
Oversee Signature Learning Communities within assigned community and all subsequent student programming, liaising between the academic faculty, and appropriate branding, and assessment.
Supervise a student staff of 10‑30 (i.e., Resident Advisors, Desk Director, and Desk Assistants).
Serve as the (co)advisor to a Community Council (elected student leaders who advocate and provide programming for their residence hall community) as well as support the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA).
Assist with department‑wide efforts to recruit, select, and train student and full‑time staff.
Promote a safe and secure living environment, respond to student concerns, crises, and emergencies as they arise, and work collaboratively with various campus and community partners on education and response to emergencies or crimes.
Follow‑up on residents of concern, emergency, interpersonal conflict, and crisis situations that pertain to residents.
Serve as the on‑call professional staff on campus in the on‑call rotation for the Department.
Serve as a student conduct officer for minor and mid‑level conduct issues, under supervision of Dean of Students Office and Associate Director of Residence Life.
Collaborate with facilities management and custodial services to ensure the maintenance of residential community through regular, intentional communication and building assessment.
Oversee desk operations of assigned community, including key/access management, issuing packages and mail, setting expectations, and providing excellent customer service.
Participate in department level committees, initiatives, and task forces including staff recruitment/selection, training and development, staff evaluations, etc.
Serve on Campus Wide Committees and initiatives.
Co‑advise the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA).
Professional development that contributes to your daily work and the department is supported and encouraged.
Minimum Education And Experience
A master’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education and experience working in an educational or community development environment.
OR a master’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education in student affairs administration or a related field, to be completed by the start of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required For Success
Commitment to ongoing learning and development of self and others.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work collaboratively with individuals with different skills, values, and lived experiences.
Outstanding administrative, planning, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with college students in an educational setting as a paraprofessional or professional.
Experience working with college students in a residential setting.
Experience supervising.
Knowledge of student development theory.
Experience using online platforms such as Maxient, eRezLife, StarRez, and/or Banner.
Salary And Benefits $56,485 - $57,568 annual salary
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/ vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week‑long winter break for the entire campus
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass
This position also provides on‑campus housing and a meal plan.
How To Apply Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status). Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Upload a resume or CV.
Upload a cover letter.
Application review will begin January 7, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by January 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.
Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
Background Investigation Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
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Residence Life Coordinator.
role at
State of Colorado
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Department Information
Please apply directly at Mines Careers: https://mines.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Mines_Careers/job/Colorado/Residence-Life-Coordinator_JR107911
Engineering a world of possibilities. 2026 is Your Year to Join Mines Residence Life!
Due to expanded campus housing, we are excited to hire multiple Residence Life Coordinators to meet the growing needs of on-campus student life! This is a 12‑month live‑in, part‑time position that requires flexible scheduling designed to accommodate participation in the on‑call rotation throughout the year and during weekdays, weekends, and holidays, including fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for the student experience within a residential community which consists of 300‑500 students. The RLC supervises (both directly and indirectly) 10‑30 student staff members. The RLC serves on the professional staff team for the Department of Residence Life (“the Department”) and reports to an Assistant Director of Residence Life. Responsibilities include understanding and stewardship of residents, staff, and physical facilities of their assigned area. The RLC must possess excellent decision‑making, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Create a positive residential experience that promotes learning and retention of students through the facilitation of the Resident Learning Model (RLM).
Develop connections with residents through daily informal interactions, scheduled meetings, and attending events and programs.
Oversee assigned residence hall or apartment community programming initiatives including, but not limited to respect, inclusion, community, learning, and responsibility.
Oversee Signature Learning Communities within assigned community and all subsequent student programming, liaising between the academic faculty, and appropriate branding, and assessment.
Supervise a student staff of 10‑30 (i.e., Resident Advisors, Desk Director, and Desk Assistants).
Serve as the (co)advisor to a Community Council (elected student leaders who advocate and provide programming for their residence hall community) as well as support the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA).
Assist with department‑wide efforts to recruit, select, and train student and full‑time staff.
Promote a safe and secure living environment, respond to student concerns, crises, and emergencies as they arise, and work collaboratively with various campus and community partners on education and response to emergencies or crimes.
Follow‑up on residents of concern, emergency, interpersonal conflict, and crisis situations that pertain to residents.
Serve as the on‑call professional staff on campus in the on‑call rotation for the Department.
Serve as a student conduct officer for minor and mid‑level conduct issues, under supervision of Dean of Students Office and Associate Director of Residence Life.
Collaborate with facilities management and custodial services to ensure the maintenance of residential community through regular, intentional communication and building assessment.
Oversee desk operations of assigned community, including key/access management, issuing packages and mail, setting expectations, and providing excellent customer service.
Participate in department level committees, initiatives, and task forces including staff recruitment/selection, training and development, staff evaluations, etc.
Serve on Campus Wide Committees and initiatives.
Co‑advise the Campus Living Student Association (CLSA).
Professional development that contributes to your daily work and the department is supported and encouraged.
Minimum Education And Experience
A master’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education and experience working in an educational or community development environment.
OR a master’s degree from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education in student affairs administration or a related field, to be completed by the start of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required For Success
Commitment to ongoing learning and development of self and others.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work collaboratively with individuals with different skills, values, and lived experiences.
Outstanding administrative, planning, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with college students in an educational setting as a paraprofessional or professional.
Experience working with college students in a residential setting.
Experience supervising.
Knowledge of student development theory.
Experience using online platforms such as Maxient, eRezLife, StarRez, and/or Banner.
Salary And Benefits $56,485 - $57,568 annual salary
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/ vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week‑long winter break for the entire campus
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass
This position also provides on‑campus housing and a meal plan.
How To Apply Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status). Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Upload a resume or CV.
Upload a cover letter.
Application review will begin January 7, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled and may close without notice. For best consideration, apply by January 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. as applications received after that date may not be reviewed.
Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
Background Investigation Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
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